This article shares a grade 5 inquiry into how to act safely near aquatic environment under the transdisciplinary theme of “who we are”.
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Acknowledging the Hundred Languages of Children
This article draws from learning that took place within the transdisciplinary theme of “sharing the planet”. Listening to learning within the context of the Reggio Emilia philosophy of the Hundred Languages of the Child resulted in a beautiful and authentic path traveled along this inquiry.
Impact of lifestyle choices
This article illustrates the impact of lifestyle choices on human body systems, health and survival through an inquiry into the transdisciplinary theme of “who we are”.
Using the theory of multiple intelligences in a PYP classroom
This article demonstrates the use of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences by H. Gardner in a year 4 PYP classroom through ‘How the world works’ inquiry into energy.
QR codes adds mystery to inquiries
In this article you will read how animal tracks of famous Gabon indigenous animals leaded students to QR coded information that—when scanned—revealed information about the animal.
Every student is unique and so is the way they work
This article shares a strategy of planning a unit that helped in creating a fair and equitable process for evaluating student learning.
How the PYP exhibition helped students to understand Colombia’s peace agreement
This is a brief example of how inquiry within the PYP exhibition contributes to understanding current global issues.
How teacher and counselor join forces
This article showcases a constructivist approach towards fostering the attitudes of ‘empathy’ and ‘tolerance’. It is also reflective on the school culture, benefiting from a transdisciplinary approach of integrating PSPE with units of inquiry.
Developing conceptual understanding of a system
In this article you will read how grade 1 students developed conceptual understanding of a ‘system’, under the transdisciplinary theme How we organize ourselves.
Applying technology tools into a unit of inquiry
This article presents three technology tools to create an exciting environment for inquiry-based learning.
Learning through play
In this article you will read what and how students learn through play.
Students taking ownership of their learning
This article illustrates how grade 5 students took ownership of their own learning throughout the PYP exhibition organized under the transdisciplinary theme How the world works.
What is your best place for experimental learning?
This article illustrates how students explored the role of demand and supply under the transdisciplinary theme ‘How we organize ourselves’ in their direct surrounding, the school.
Encourage your students to plan the unit of inquiry
This article shows how to plan a unit of inquiry from the student perspective facilitating the same process that teachers undertake.
An early years approach to global issues
This article questions various aspects of inquiry in the early years.